# Associate AV Test Engineer

Hiring organization: [Motional](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/motional)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0f3d4032-5890-42e1-acee-1ed06532d6e9

Listed on Motional's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Salary: 81000 – 102000 USD per year

## Summary

This entry-level role involves executing daily test operations for autonomous vehicle systems, performing initial troubleshooting of software and hardware issues, and documenting findings to support senior engineers. It suits someone with a technical background who wants hands-on experience in AV validation and systems testing.

_Our summary, not Motional's wording._

## Skills named

Automotive Ethernet, Bash (Scripting), Confluence, GitLab, Jira, Linux, Python

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
- 0–2 years of experience in software QA, hardware/systems testing, robotics projects, or engineering operations
- Basic proficiency in Linux environments
- Foundational scripting abilities in Python or Bash/Shell
- Ability to read technical documentation, logs, and structured test procedures
- Strong analytical mindset and structured troubleshooting approach
- Clear written and verbal communication skills

## Nice to have

- Basic exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
- Exposure to simulation tools such as Applied Intuition, CARLA, or IPG Carmaker
- Hands-on experience with hardware/mechatronic assembly, field testing, or academic robotics projects

Apply on Motional's site: https://motional.com/open-positions/?gh_jid=7855051003#/7855051003